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12-Hour Paricutin Volcano Crater Private Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Volcano

  • Duration

    12 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English, Spanish

Description

Enjoy the experience the climb to the Paricutin Volcanic Crater, which erupted in 1943, and is well known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World today (CNN 1997 poll). The 4x4 truck drive is the easy way to reach the bottom of the volcano, and then start the climb to the top of the Paricutin and feel the heat of sulfur steam. After the climb, find the way to the remains of the local church that was destroyed by the eruptions of this volcano, when the lava flows reached the homes.

Highlights
  • Jump on a 4x4 truck 
  • Enjoy mountain landscapes 
  • Climb to the top of the Paricutin Volcanic Crater
  • Reach the top of one more #7naturalwonders
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    • After leaving Morelia early in the morning, drive by avocado plantations to one of the farming towns and meet a local Indian guide who is in charge of driving the 4X4 truck and climbing to the top of the volcano.
    • From here, the hike to the top is about 1 hour on the rocky path for climbing the crater in a shortcut. 
    • Once you find yourself at the summit, enjoy the 360-degree view.
    • After 6 hours, on the way back to the truck, you can enjoy watching the remains of the local church that was crashed down by the lava flows. 
What's Included
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Admission to natural reserves
  • Bottles of water 
What's Excluded
  • MXP $3500 for the 4x4 truck rental
  • MXP $1000 for tips & snacks 
What to bring
  • Sunblock
  • Cap or hat
  • Light cotton clothing
  • Jeans
  • Hiking boots
Know before you go
  • No pets.
  • No handicap.
  • No kids under 12 years. 
  • Not accessible for disabled people. 
  • No people with medication for blood pressure, heartbeat or liver diseases. 
  • Light cotton clothing, raincoats, caps, sunblock & hiking boots (no sandals) are basic. 
  • The climb to the crater requires excellent fitness and people willing to do long walks and climb on volcanic rocks & ash. 
  • Pick-up at Patzcuaro or Uruapan is also available at a traveller's request. 
  • This tour lasts 12 hours and goes up to the very top of the crater. 
  • From Morelia, this tour can be a 10 to 12 hours round trip. Thinking of this, bottles of water and snacks will be needed.
Meeting Point

Burger King, Guillermo Prieto, Centro histórico de Morelia, Morelia, Michoacán, México

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 1 USD 299 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 175 Per Person
3 To 3 USD 145 Per Person

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USD 299 / person